Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
Let them curse, but bless thou: when they arise, let them be ashamed; but let thy servant rejoice.
But let
Bible References
Let them
Psalm 109:17 He loved cursing—let it fall on him;
he took no delight in blessing—let it be far from him.
he took no delight in blessing—let it be far from him.
Numbers 22:12
Then God said to Balaam, “You are not to go with them. You are not to curse this people, for they are blessed.”
Numbers 23:20 I have indeed received a command to bless;
since He has blessed, I cannot change it.
since He has blessed,
2 Samuel 16:10
The king replied, “Sons of Zeruiah, do we agree on anything? He curses me this way because the Lord told him, ‘Curse David!’ Therefore, who can say, ‘Why did you do that?’”
But let
Isaiah 65:13
Therefore, this is what the Lord God says:
My servants will eat,
but you will be hungry;
My servants will drink,
but you will be thirsty;
My servants will rejoice,
but you will be put to shame.
but you will be hungry;
My servants will drink,
but you will be thirsty;
My servants will rejoice,
but you will be put to shame.
John 16:22 So you also have sorrow now. But I will see you again. Your hearts will rejoice, and no one will rob you of your joy.
Hebrews 12:2
keeping our eyes on Jesus, the source and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that lay before Him endured a cross and despised the shame and has sat down at the right hand of God’s throne.